12. What Did You Like Most About the NSDL Resource?

NSDL-TestDrive Project Resource Evaluation Teacher Survey

1. Teacher id : 2. What is the name of the resource? ______URL: ______3. Type of organization that published the resource?  Universities  Federal agencies  Museums  Professional societies  Libraries  Commercial content providers  Research labs 4. Type of resource  Images  Software  Video  Datasets  Audio  Journal articles  Animations  Lesson plans  Other 5. How did you find this resource?  Self-directed search  Recommended by school librarian  Recommended by a colleague  NSDL promotional material  Suggested by Project Tomorrow  NSDL Listserv  Other: ______6. Which grade level state standards did this NSDL resource help you address?  Science content  English Language Development  Scientific Inquiry/Process  Career Education  Math content  Information, Media or Technological Literacy  21st Century Skills (e.g. communication,  Other, Please specify: ______problem solving, knowledge generation, ______accessing and using resources, global citizenship etc)  None

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7. How would you characterize the NSDL resource (check all that apply):  Credible  Relevant and useful  Clear instructions  Grade-level appropriate  Accurate  Provides effective assessment tools  Information is well written  Age appropriate  Visually appealing  Classroom ready  Supports a variety of languages  Supports variety of learning styles  Online textbook  Easy-to-use  Interactive  Easy to integrate into my curriculum.  Supports curriculum  Student friendly  Enhances curriculum  Teacher friendly 8. Please rate the effectiveness of the NSDL resource for classroom use: (0=no opinion, 1=Not Effective, 3=Effective, 5= Very Effective) a. Engages students in their learning. b. Stimulates the students’ imagination. c. Works well with a variety of learning styles (language, math, intrapersonal, interpersonal, spatial, musical, physical). d. Helps students understand the grade level standards. e. Challenges students to engage in higher-order thinking skills (e.g. think, reflect, discuss, hypothesize, compare, classify). f. Provides specific strategies to support English Language Learners. g. Provides opportunities for students to apply their content knowledge. h. Supports special needs students. i. Promotes meaningful active classroom participation. j. Challenges students at multiple levels. k. Supports independent/unsupervised study. l. Supports student work in groups. m. Helps students gain an understanding of how professionals work.

9. Please indicate the degree to which you agree with each of these statements... (0-No Opinion, 1=Strongly Disagree, 3=Agree, 5=Strongly Agree) a. The NSDL resource is appropriate in a classroom environment. b. The NSDL resource is aligned to state standards.

c. The content of NSDL resource is credible. 0 1 2 3 4 5 d. The NSDL resource is appropriate for an after-school setting. 0 1 2 3 4 5 e. The NSDL resource enhances my current curriculum. 0 1 2 3 4 5 f. My students were more engaged in their own learning when using the 0 1 2 3 4 5 NSDL resource. g. My students demonstrated a better understanding of the content 0 1 2 3 4 5 standards after using the NSDL resource. h. My students improved their critical thinking and problem solving skills after 0 1 2 3 4 5 using the NSDL resource. i. I would use the NSDL resource again. 0 1 2 3 4 5 j. I would recommend the NSDL resource to other teachers. 0 1 2 3 4 5 10. What is the most effective way to utilize this NSDL resource (select the top three):  Use as introductory activity.  Use during free time in classroom.  Use as part of a lab rotation.  Assign as homework.  Use as whole class activity.  Recommend students use resource on their own time.  Incorporate into core curriculum.  Use to assess student learning.  Use in cooperative groups.  Use for direct instruction.  Assign activities as extra credit.  Use for independent practice.  Use for guided practice.  Other, please specify: ______11. How has using the NSDL resource helped you professionally: (check all that apply)  I’m more comfortable integrating  I’m more comfortable with the subject matter. technology into my classroom.  I’ve learned new strategies for  I would consider incorporating additional NSDL engaging my students. resources into my curriculum.  I’ve learned new strategies for  The quality of my interactions with my students is evaluating student learning. enhanced.  Other, please specify: ______

12. What did you like most about the NSDL resource? [Open-ended]

13. Please provide one or two recommendations to improve the NSDL resource. [Open-ended]

14. What would you like to see added to the NSDL resource to make it more classroom friendly? [Open ended]

15. How are you most likely to learn about this type of resource and how to use it (Select one)  Other teachers  Students  Parents of your students  District technology staff  Librarian or media specialist  Professional development classes  Curriculum specialist  Listservs and newsletters  Administrators  Television, radio, magazines, newspapers  Friends or acquaintances  Other websites  Exploring on your own  Other, ______

16. What recommendations would you make to encourage classroom usage of the NSDL resource? [Open-ended]

17. What did you like least about the NSDL resource? [Open-ended]